Numpty Wood Painting Question

Jul 03, 2007 3 Replies

Hi all



I have made a cupboard sort-of-thing to go below a downstairs WC basin and hide piping etc. In a moment of madness, I butted up the skirting surround at the bottom of this cupboard rather than mitering the external corners. As a result, when I try to paint the end grain, the moister in the paint seems to lift the grain and results in a less-than-satisfactory finish (I'm using water based paint which may aggravate the situation). So how do I proceed?: Keep applying primer and sanding till it gets the message Use a different type of paint Apply a thin coat of filler, sand and re-prime



None of the above!



Any suggestions gratefully received



Phil


I'd use filler. Trowel it across the adjoining face and you might hide the joint altogether

fill & sand would work. Oil paint would avoid aggravating the wood.

NT

wrote

Thanks fellas, I'll give it another go tonight

Phil

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